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Lake Station is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lake Station, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lake Station is about $4,378, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 349 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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If you are lonely and a senior this is a great place to be. The staff are friendly and they keep it nice and clean. I like visiting with friends in the lobby. It's nice to have someone to talk to. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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9.6
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77 reviews
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From the receptionist all the way down the line, everyone is top notch and truly care for for our loved one. I sleep well at night knowing the care she is receiving. She is truly happy there, and says it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...
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50 reviews
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50 reviews
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Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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9.4
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Virginia Place was the best choice of the facilities that I toured. The staff were nice and responsive, and there was a lot of activities available for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Virginia Place is located just south of Forest Hill Park in the small town of Merrillville Indiana. Merrillville is located just 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan which is a popular recreational destination for our residents and their families. Our beautiful community is a single story building...
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9.3
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8 reviews
9.3
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My father has been a resident at Miller Senior Living, Assited living in Portage, IN for over a year. The staff are wonderful, very attentive and caring for every resident. The facility is very clean! It is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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62 reviews
8.4
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62 reviews
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We had a great experience. My father was there for less than a month before he passed but everyone at Aviva was great. Kind & caring and we are grateful for the care they provided for my father. Since my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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8.3
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50 reviews
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50 reviews
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The Activities director for memory care, [name removed], is an energic, loving, and caring person and they should be thankful they have her! The furnishings, especially the chairs, need replacing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brentwood at Hobart is an assisted living and memory care community in Hobart, Indiana. Our historic city exudes small town Midwestern charm with unmatched vibrancy. We have a thriving downtown area with shopping and dining as well as an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to...
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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
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The staff members there have been great, and our loved one is very happy with the meals. Sometimes it is hard for our loved one to participate in the activities but they have a lot of things to do. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Be the center of attention at Towne Centre, where weekly socials, exercise programs, clubs and games let residents get the most out of life while experiencing the best in Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Merrillville, Indiana. We also boast Special Care services to promote a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Spring Mill Health Campus
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Spring Mill Health Campus has, overall, been a positive experience. My first impression of the campus itself was very nice. They have a beautiful garden that I think some of the long-term residents help to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merrillville, Indiana is a town that caters to a friendly population with a variety of hobbies, interests, and passions. At Spring Mill Health Campus, we're the same. When it comes to deciding how to spend their days, residents can choose from a variety of activities and excursions, including...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...

Cost of nursing homes in Lake Station, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake Station is $4,378 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ogden Dunes, IN with an average of $4,359 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Station, IN vs. nearby cities

Lake Station, IN
$4,378/mo
$4,384/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Station, IN vs. the state and national average

Lake Station, IN
$4,378/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Station vs. other types of senior living

$5,055/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,378/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lake Station, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,850/mo
Studio
$4,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,614/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,800/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Station over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lake Station

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake Station

Trail Creek Place Memory Care in Michigan City, IN

5.0
The facility is clean, cozy and home like. The staff is compassionate, attentive and respectful. Moving my loved one into Trail Creek Place was the best choice. Their activities director does an outstanding job of keeping the residents active and engaged. Trail Creek Place also has their dining ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Valparaiso Senior Village

4.3
We would recommend to others and have already done so. We picked this community because it was good and they accepted Medicaid. Only Disappointment is with the Rx system in place.Very difficult to make the many prescription changes weekly & monthly as needed for Parkinson's with two additional ...
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Lake Station nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Station nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Station, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lake Station nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lake Station that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Station nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lake Station Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Station nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Station nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Station nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lake Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Station, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Lake Station, Indiana. See the full list.

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